Discussion2

Discussion2

In 2014, there was an Ebola outbreak in West Africa—Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea. Using the resources from the World Health Organization (WHO) (Ebola Data and Statistics).

• Explore statistics relating to this outbreak and create a summary table of current, confirmed cases per country and current confirmed deaths per country.
• Assume the role of a public health manager and list lessons learned and at least three salient decision-making strategies that you would use to improve response strategies.

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Your initial posting should be addressed at 300-500 words. Submit your document to this Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format.

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Lessons from the Ebola outbreak

Summary of Recorded Statistics as of May 2016

(World Health Organization, n.d)

The Ebola experience had significant lessons for the society as well as medical practitioners, and ones that could significantly influence medical practice and decisions in cases of adversity. Firstly, it became clear that creating awareness is an integral part of dealing with

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